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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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